Creative Arts Program Looking For Recruits.

A month ago, I posted about a program for young people aged between 14-24 to develop brands for the Nemesis the Hunter's Mark project, well I have come to announce that we are currently setting up space for new recruits. There will be more news coming this December. Young people will be able to interact with creative, like-minded, individuals and will have a chance to be paid for their services and may even have a chance to be referred to work experience or employment. 

- Written by Andre Farquharson

The Nemesis.

What more have I got to say about Nemesis eh? I have been pitching my storyline to quite a few comic publishers for the past couple of months and I am going to launch a campaign very soon online, which hosts T-shirts and possibly some other goodies. Check out the polls on Facebook and get involved. To do that, type in Nemesis the Hunter's Mark on Facebook Pages and follow up on the polls and look out for any applications.

- Written by Andre Farquharson

The Nemesis on Mile High.

Hey, fans. Back to another day of speech, to let you all know that we are prepared to start voicing the characters for the animation trailer headed for Spring 2012. All of you keep asking me when my comic book, Nemesis the Hunter's Mark, is coming out, if ever. I have no comment on that, I won't reveal that until after my trailer is released until then you are just going to have to wait. However, I can tell you that my pitch to publishers like Top Cow and Dark Horse are going through a review process so there isn't much I can say on that part except I thank everyone for being patient for up to about a year now since I first revealed it. Again, I do apologise for the wait and I can assure you, it will come out sooner or later. I am going all out to produce the books and I will come up with the goods.

In other news, Killer Heels, the short film will be filmed in two weeks and I am invited to take part in the film shooting which should be massive. I should be doing another freestyle this month and expect to hear more news on Hardest to Survive in the coming weeks. My break should be arriving soon and it is not too long before I finish my studies for this year and head out into the big wide world. As well as helping people within the Go Wonders Team with their projects, the majority of the time, I am focusing on my own at the present moment. I won't be taking on any outside commissioned work for awhile, anything I do find will be shelved for now. Jstaarz is busy promoting his next film, which I'm supporting while Ezee is busy on his online series, which I haven't started on but will help out.

Until next time,

- Written by Andre Farquharson

Nemesis Billed for Web Series.

Hello people, I'm back after just finishing up some business. I want to let you know, that it's too early to say but the animation trailer for my online/social media and video platform maybe going for a potential animation web series. Cameron Austin and I are looking into it but depending on the success of my trailer and the comic book series, this is not set in stone, however, we could even be looking at a potential animated TV series. In the meantime, getting both Nemesis the Hunter's Mark and its prequel Nemesis Dawn of a Legend off the ground is my top priority. As you may know, the trailer goes with the package. For the cartoon, we'll just have to see how it goes. Someone came to me about this before, I would like to make one but there's a lot of things to consider like the right script and directors for the job and person who could bring it to life.

Back again soon,

- Written by Andre Farquharson

Nemesis trailer date.

Welcome back everyone, I am here to inform you that my trailer for Nemesis the Hunter's Mark is slated for release in Spring 2012. I spoke to the leader of the animators a couple of days ago and she is looking to get an Emmy Award winning animator on board this project. If this goes on, then it's fantastic. Production should begin around March 2012 and by then hopefully issue 1 should be printed and ready for publishing. Kieron Boothe, the colourist, has too much at hand at the moment. Plus I'm currently due for my holiday in the United States, this is where I can now have the opportunity to break into the American comic book market in full swing. But we'll definitely see. T-shirts and Hoodie's will be taken care of when I come back.

See you all later,

- Written by Andre Farquharson

The NemesisTV

What's going on? Like my little freestyle, well I'll be doing more in the new year. Back to Nemesis, storyboards are mostly finished, for the animation trailer. When I have done them character designs will be done by a new artist I am recruiting based on the artwork from Cameron Austin, Julio Falkenhagen and I. Plus I'm preparing everyone including myself in their roles. T-shirts are being designed as we speak and just want to let you know on a new channel that will be on Youtube soon. My website will be re-launched soon, the blog will stay relatively where it is for now. I am not going to announce the dates of when issue 1 of the comic will be released until everything is sorted out. Rommel Fabian should be back in the game soon and I am sorting out a meeting with Kieron too.

Thanks for reading,

- Written by Andre Farquharson

Lil Dre's Freestyle

Last week Saturday, I did a little freestyle for ECHO on Jstaarz's Channel. I did this as my stage name, Lil Dre, I'm not gonna spend too long ranting here but check the video out below. You might be interested. I will be hitting the studio soon after to record my next track for upcoming mix-tape Breakin' the Rules. Look out for it on my Youtube channel 89kbon on my links page. Ignore the words final ECHO on top, Jstaarz will be doing many more videos soon and I am set to direct some music videos next year.

Later everyone,

- Written by Andre Farquharson

Child Star to play Young Henry.

The animation trailer is under way, with another star on the way to the top. This time, its a child, his name is Ramy Souleman. He will be in Nemesis the Hunter's Mark anime trailer and will play a short cameo as the child version of Henry Jackson/The Nemesis alongside other versions of Courtney Starr and myself, Andre Farquharson. I will not spoil the trailer, but he will play a crucial role which is vital to his development of the avenger of punishment and revenge he will become in the future. The actress for the character's mother, Sarah Jackson, is almost in negotiations for her role and pre-production is almost done. I have sorted out animators and will be close to finding the whole of the production team. If things begin to move swiftly then production will start sometime in November or December 2011.

Check them out then,

- Written by Andre Farquharson

Update Video.

Everyone, I'm back with an update video of my progress in all of my projects. Those who saw my Shoot Your Story introduction video that was for Wake Up. Competition ended last week and the runners up receive praise while the winner gets special prizes. Aside from that, here is the video which details what is going on with Nemesis the Hunter's Mark issue 1 and the animation trailer, Hardest to Survive short film, Breakin' the Rules mix-tape and The New Kid Pilot. All of the information that you need to know is on this video. Before I finish off, check out the man behind Kbon Reviews who has just finished a review for Rise of the Planet of the Apes. He switched back to music and is taking on Blaze Barnation's mix-tape, Barnation World. I'm coming back with the interview with Jordan O'Connor and more details on the upcoming October 2011 Comic-Con.

Peace out,

- Written by Andre Farquharson

Introduction video.

This is the introduction video as promised, its a competition I had to be involved with for an organization called Wake Up as part of Shoot Your Story for Lewisham. Participants had to shoot a video around 2 minutes long detailing a story of what you are all about and how you wish to help the community. I shot the update video, which I am going to post up here next week. Unfortunately, I was not able to interview Jordan O'Connor yet, but I am staging another session where I can do that. I will be coming back for more sweepstakes later on this month.

See you then,

- Written by Andre Farquharson

Summer Arts Event: The Nemesis session.

I'm just going to do a quick blog post, I just had a Q&A session for Nemesis the Hunter's Mark#1 at Summer Arts in The Albany and it has been going on well. There maybe another Q&A sometime next week but look out for the Summer Disco next week at The Albany, Douglas Way, London SE8 4AG. As for me, I'm getting ready for comic-con 2011 that will take place in Birmingham. I will maybe heading over to a comic con at the Expo in October 2011 as well. At the Expo I may showcase a new online comic series in the works that I will reveal in the later months. Enjoy the rest of this summer and I am working on another update on the projects very soon.

Later everyone,

- Written by Andre Farquharson

Director's Cut: Hardest to Survive part 4.

Welcome back everyone, as you read this post it would probably be dated before its time but I am reporting updated news from 04/06/11. Yesterday, I spoke with Michelle from a workshop and I have been told about applying for something. I should be on my way to starting the whole film very soon, just got to make a few calls. Principal photography should begin July, I am going to make a couple more test shoots in the next two weeks from now. Check out Hardest to Survive on the Facebook for more information on Pages. I will send pictures of stills from behind the scenes. I have begun to start a Production Schedule and I plan to film the whole 30 minutes in late July. I am still making a lot of preparations before I do that shoot and it should be up and running pretty soon.

- Written by Andre Farquharson

Dr. Who Extra to star as Doctor.

Back again after being so busy, I got news on the animation trailer for the upcoming 7 issue miniseries Nemesis the Hunter's Mark. Patrick McDonough, who appeared in various roles in Doctor Who and minor roles in Tracy Beaker and Skins will be lending his voice to an actual scientist character in the 3 minute anime trailer. He will portray Dr. Spencer Montauk, at the moment, he is really busy doing a shoot in Cardiff in Doctor Who and could not make it to a script reading I plan to host with Courtney Starr at the end of this month but he agreed to participate. My editor, Genevieve, is doing the final draft from Cameron and I. Issue 1 is almost complete and ready for submission, Kieron Boothe is taking a day off for a week but I'm scheduled for a meeting with him the following week after next about lighting and colour from my notes. At the same time, I will have another meeting this Friday to discuss where I am now. Follow me on Twitter, my page is on the links section and look out for any new updates on Facebook Groups and Pages. I plan to start back on shooting Hardest to Survive very soon. The New Kid Pilot has been postponed for now, but I am trying to get hold of a different actor to star as the lead.

Keep track on my Youtube videos as well,

Later,

- Written by Andre Farquharson

Animation to go production.

With the third draft of the anime trailer for Nemesis the Hunter's Mark handed in to my partner, it's not long before we have a clearly envisioned script. I am about to organize a reading with Courtney Starr, the voice of Henry Jackson, and with another actor negotiating with him to play the role of a helper of sorts. This actor I have talked about has made a cameo in Doctor Who, Skins, Tracey Beaker and acted in Theatre Royal Romeo and Juliet. I am searching for an actress who can play the love interest of Henry and his ex-girlfriend, Maria Francisco.

For those who have read Nemesis Dawn of a Legend, you last saw Henry rejecting his father's legacy and moving forward after his first battle with his enemy in the prequel. What you can expect in this one is he will go through a gradual transformation into his own image as he deals with his mental instability, relationships, conspiracies, arch-rivals, a dark past and within himself. Henry must look for reassurance in his self on his journey while stuck in between a deadly transfer of power between two factions and remember who he really is. Here is a brief synopsis for the whole series coming this Spring 2011 (no spoilers) from the Facebook page.

Nemesis the Hunter's Mark

Synopsis:

On the streets of NYC two factions wage war in an ominous power struggle spanned for centuries. Molecular biologist, Henry Jackson gets back with Maria Francisco after their last reunion went in shambles. Years have passed and the couple separate while Henry traces his long forgotten past and searches through the inheritance his deceased parents left in their wake. But the fortune which provided his career wasn’t the only possession that remained. When Henry discovers illegal documents on a revolutionary formula his life changes the minute he gets recruited into the TEI (Tactical Enforcement Initiative) – NSA branch – an agency that kept tabs on him throughout his life. That’s not all an alternate personality takes control of him. Some spirit that inhabited his family, and granted him power through modification of the genes, as a secret organization wants the scientist for their own devices. Being our last hope against masses of destruction Henry must become in modern legends The Shadow Man and make a choice – whether to give up this curse or use it to fight his demons and protect his love that is his very soul from servitude – the only thing keeping him together as – Nemesis the Hunter.

And there you have it, all of what you can expect for the first issue and afterwards. Sometime next month, I should have teaser posters for the comic book, a summary of issue 2 and post a video clip of the process. As for my other project, Hardest to Survive, I have just spoken to a director friend of mine and discussed about possibly hosting a festival. Next week, details of the Pilot for The New Kid. I tweeted there will be an actor from my short film who is going to make cameo in this Pilot. I handed him the script this week and is speaking with Jstaarz about his role. More on that and where it is going plus the actor to replace Richard O'keeffe. Also, Kbon Reviews will be going to review a film ending in 5 and a TV series.

Enjoy the weekend,

- Written by Andre Farquharson

Plans for the Future.

It's been 4 months since I revealed the upcoming comic series, Nemesis the Hunter's Mark, is being released this year. Now that you wait for that prolonged satisfaction, I'm here to reveal to you the future of my franchise and this blog site. T-Shirts have been considered since the early part of last year in the summer but is still being looked upon, of course, the e-book which is the prequel to this series is coming in the later months as well. The animation trailer is being opted for production with an unknown who goes by Courtney Starr in the lead. Story development is being discussed for this promotion and more actors should be underway plus the 3rd draft is going to be written, it sure is going to keep me busy in some of the Easter holidays coming up and my editor will pen another, new, final draft after my writing partner's revisions. If you have not seen it yet, my site is now up http://www.nemesisthehunter.co.uk/. This is where all will be able to buy the comics when it comes out.

LD Studios is beginning to establish itself on the media scene, I am partnering with the best people behind Frontier Ent. and Ezee Media to secure ventures into more different multimedia. Simultaneous with the production of Nemesis the Hunter's Mark and development of the other two projects, I have tweeted a new pilot Frontier is developing called The New Kid. Its a down to earth short written and directed by Jstaarz, about some newbie on the block getting bullied. I am co-writing, producing and starring in the pilot and the pilot will be at least 5 minutes long. What I can say about the script so far is that its something I always wanted to be a part of from the moment Jstaarz told me about it, I've read it and was good. I really like my character and he's someone I can relate to, his name is Kellerman/Killerman and he is odd, mysterious, but cool. Script needs a little tweaks here and there but we will be able to work it out and I am supporting this project all the way. Shooting begins in about two weeks, so druing Easter.

I will speak more about the future plans and more about The New Kid in my next post and will come up with a new video diary on Hardest to Survive next week.

Bye, fans

- Written by Andre Farquharson

The Nemesis issue 1

Fans, your commentator is here to bring you some much needed feedback on my forthcoming seven issue comic book series, Nemesis the Hunter's Mark. I am writing the story, braking it down in layouts and inking the pages while Julio Falkenhagen is doing his tight pencils, Kieron Boothe, graphic designer is doing colours and Rommel Fabian is lettering. Now that we got that clear and out of the way on who is credited on this piece, I will reveal the title of the first issue of this all new story arc. The issue will be called "The Fallen", a synopsis is posted below. Before I present you with all of my images down by a few artist's I would like to inform you a note: these pictures are the property of each artist, any information I give you maybe subject to change. Do not forward any links of this to anyone or to any third party without my permission.

Nemesis the Hunter's Mark#1

Part one of seven: The Fallen.

"Henry Jackson is haunted by nightmares and strange imaginings which pinpoint his deceased parents' situation the night they were killed in a fire in episodic flashbacks. Seven years earlier, he moved to Queens, New York with Uncle Phil and dated Maria Francisco whilst at Fordham University where he befriended Raphael Hagen and Ryan Mitchell, a rivalry developed between Jackson and Mitchell as Ryan fell in love with Maria, so much that he ends up doing one action that eventually causes a feud. Henry maybe forced to abandon his girlfriend and his life will never be the same again".

Well here are the images, these are preliminary sketches of the characters done by Julio and I with some concept art by Dean Richards who did the teaser cover of issue 1 above. Sadly, he does not have time to do other covers for many future issues, which is a shame, but there will be more cover art done by the whole creative team. Anyway, enough rambling, here are the pictures. Enjoy what you see:

The Nemesis sketch (Andre)

Nemesis using his telekinesis (Andre)

Maria Francisco (Andre)

Death Spare (Andre)

Henry Jackson and Nemesis

concept art (Dean)

Maria Francisco as a young adult and teenager

concept art (Dean)

The Nemesis (Julio)



Maria Francisco (Julio)


Death Spare (Julio)

That is all for now, I hope you enjoy the images. It took alot of teamwork and effort to produce somthing like this. Preview images of issue 1 will be released sometime this week, if you are a Facebook user, go on to a link for Facebook Groups and type in Nemesis the Hunter's Mark. Updates on the process will be made constantly each week. Invite your friends to join the social community and take part in any event that should arise, there will be nothing important coming up for now but a Press Release of the book has been in talks with interests and managers. I am about to start inking the magnificent Julio's art.



Thank you for your time




- Written by Andre Farquharson

Half Term Break....

Fans, I had a really tiring but good time yesterday, Jstaarz managed to edit bits of the clip and it is descent so far. It took some time for rendering but he did a good job. Editing will continue next Thursday and the preview should be uploaded on this site pretty soon. Now that I'm on break, I can finally relax after six weeks of studying. Speaking of which, it gives me some free time in order to update this site every now and again. I got some more news for all of you, I plan to start filming and principal photography sometime in early 2011. There's lots of big things happening that I don't want to spoil yet, and that will be something I won't reveal until sometime during the end of the year around Winter. If and when it goes to plan, then I'll spit out the news on what's going on. So far, it's too early to confirm but it involves a large team. For now, I will be focusing on the cover art that you deserve. Again, I am sorry it's not up yet but I'm a very busy guy. Before you cut my throat for this one let me say that Nemesis Dawn of a Legend#9 is out next Friday 29/10/10 and #10 will be out the following week on 05/11/10. Those issues will be key to a big event coming on the horizon, as I have promised, I will do some more images for my Bios page.

Peace,

- Written by Andre Farquharson

New Updates!!

Fans, I'm here to discuss the situation with Nemesis Dawn of a Legend and other material that I plan to release by the end of this year. The cover art for issue 1 and 2 are nearly complete, they will come out sometime next week after issue 7 is released. I apologise for the wait, but issue 7 is going to be scheduled on 24th September 2010. This is due to a delay of edits on the script, at the moment, cover art for both issue 7 and 8 is now in thumbnails. However, the actual story in the comic book script has been written. Issue 8 will be posted on this blog with artwork next Friday on 1st October. Okay, that part is now cleared up.

I have received some confirmation for the auditions on The Hardest to Survive, of all leading roles and extras will be after September 29th 2010. As usual, the centre where the auditions is based is in The Albany, Douglas Way, Deptford, London SE8 4AG. I will let you know what times it will be, in fact, I should be having a meeting with them sometime tommorow. As for the T-Shirts, apparently, I'm going to have to find someone else to fund the promotion. I believe production will be shifted from the hands of my distributors who have been working on financing the product. The fact is I was hoping that the promotion would start at least in the summer, but since term is now autumn, they have not been very reliable. This means I am cutting a few ties with those who were supposed to fund the project and going to someone else. I am having meetings in order go forward so T-Shirts promotion and the film is still given the go ahead, it will just take some time.

Apart from that, I have sent Jstaarz more pictures for the flash animation, which should be right on it's way. I have also given him some mp3 files with the soundtrack. More pictures will be added with the Bios page as soon as possible. Hope you all settled down this Autumn and Kbon is working on the review for Prototype the game real soon over at Kbon Reviews.

Later everyone

- Written by Andre Farquharson

Brand New Term!!!

Hey peeps,

I'm here again to present to you all recent news that have come up, as you can see I have put up another new film poster for The Hardest to Survive film. This, however, is just a preview and is not the final product. Auditions will be on the 15th September 2010 and this marks a third session as of this year. We are still looking for three more leading roles, side characters and extras. I will list them at the end of this page. The promotion for that is slowly but surely coming along.

Anyway, I hope you all liked Brice's music video. The crew including myself have put some work into this. Releasing next week is two covers for Nemesis Dawn of a Legend #1 and #2 plus a flash animation by J Staarz based on my design on the Bios page. There will also be some more pictures on that section pretty soon, I just did some artwork for them last week, but I got two pictures more as well. Since I just started back at college, it may keep me back, I will try to get them out early enough. Also, the synopsis for #7 will be posted sometime then.

Otherwise, here are the lists of characters for The Hardest to Survive available:

Leading roles:

Trey - (16 years old) Black Carribean. A student and ex-gang member who goes striaght, he is an old friend of Remo.

Shanna - (17 years old) Black Carribean, First cousin to Remo, she is Trey's love interest and relative by proxy to Malachi.

Malachi - (17 years age) A notorious gang member involved with the Rago posse who usually justifies the ends from the means.

Side Characters:

Raheem - A basketball player, he is friends with both Nate and Remo.

Shawn - He is the older brother of Raheem who ends up being the victim.

Lee - Gang member of Rago posse and Malachi's right hand man.

Anish - Asian (14 years age), the boisterous and rowdiest member of the Rago posse, he is a drug dealer.

Deveran - A mysterious (19 years age) Columbian assassin best at what he does.

That's really it for now, thank you for reading and I hope all of you out there have had a great summer. I can't believe it ended so quickly.

- Written by Andre Farquharson

It's a new day!!

Yes it's a new day,

A few of you have engaged in the roles that will be shown in my short film, The Hardest to Survive, but there maybe another seperate audition that can take place in the next few weeks. The first audition is about to happen on Wednesday 11th August 2010. I will let you know how the auditions went and when the next one is. I told you about some animation I'm working on last time and I've half done the storyboards for that for the first episode, but let me tell you this: storyboards for animation is different to storyboards for live action. I won't get into the details, but it's hard work cause your dealing with creating a world your characters live in.

I just did re-writes for the scripts of the Nemesis Dawn of a Legend comic and did thumbnails for the first two issues of cover art for #1,#2 and did issue 5 and 6. I will start pencilling and inking my latest ones for you, which is going to be released on 13th and 20th August. Don't forget, the promotions of both my film and comic are still going up, Jstaarz and Mathu Ezee are sorting out all the printing of the T-Shirts as we speak and discussed selling them online. I will let you know more about how it's going later, but remember the four steps I told you in order to get them. Anyway, as I said before let me know what you like about them and just stay tuned for the comic books I put out and the merchandise. Kbon might be doing a review on his site for that Predators film remake or the Prototype game, so go check that out on http://www.kbonreviews.blogspot.com/. I'll be back soon.

See yah,

- Written by Andre Farquharson